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Home My WebLink AboutARB201400083 Checklist 2014-06-26RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: ARB 201400083, H &R Block Sign 07/11/2014 ARB COMMENT NOTES X • Revise the drawing to indicate the channel letter return color is black. • Revise the drawing to include the Pantone number for the green graphic face color. • Revise the drawing to include the following number regarding the intensity of the LED bulb: The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. OK SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business ARB 201400083, H &R Block 07/07/2014 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. OK — channel letter — meets CSC • 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. N/A • 6 Reader boards are discouraged. None proposed MATERIALS • 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building being served by the sign. OK COLOR • 4.e Color for raceway - mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the wall color. OK — note on drawing Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. Issue: PMS # for green logo not provided. Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in daylight and at night. OK Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are prohibited. Issue: PMS for green logo not provided. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as colors) Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the sign balance /unity. OK SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION • 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle OK —per S. Wright 130 sq ft proposed - 30 sq ft max allowed REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). CLE2006 -276 X Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall OK A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a 6" clear above & below logo can sign. X Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of OK A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a sign on a building. X 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural OK — in approved sign band element's size. The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, OK the wall, or the sign area. Buildings and building elements should not be used as OK billboards. X 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. OK — in approved sign band The sign placement should not obscure architectural OK features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). X 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign N/A band is 18 ". This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger clearances required for larger sign bands. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the architectural design of the building /area REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. X 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to the sign and the building. OK Use of three typefaces or less. OK— I Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced /legible /unified sign design. N/A X 9. e. iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. None proposed An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an appropriate sign dimension. TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS X 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. OK When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and /or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. OK — meets guideline X 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics /logos; OK X 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. See above LIGHTING X 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. OK — internal channel letter X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. OK — internal REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on OK size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. X 9. e. iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made OK opaque (zero light transmission). X 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create N/A glare. All external light sources shall be white. N/A X 9. ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it N/A illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. X 9. iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light OK spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when N/A back -lit (halo -lit). X 9. iv Cabinet signs shall have a non - illuminated background, or N/A an opaque (zero light transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills N/A outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. X 5.g All illumination shall be non - blinking. None proposed X 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, None proposed (such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the Entrance Corridors. ARB ACTIONS X If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state Issue: Note missing from drawing The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. X Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an No red proposed REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. X ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the N/A Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 ARB COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT #/NAME: Hollymead Town Center — Area B TAX MAP/PARCEL #: Tax Map 32, Parcel 43,42B, 42C, 42D, 42E, 43A ARB201400083, H &R Block Sign (Building K) SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION NOTES SIGN TYPE Box/cabinet signs considered only as Channel letters secondary signs (with opaque OK — channel letter backgrounds) OK LETTER FACE COLOR Red = PMS 187 (except Target, Red = PMS No third color as of 7/19/04. See note 186), White 1, below. OK - white TRIM CAP Bronze or Black Limit to a single color throughout the COLOR/RETURN COLOR Issue: Channel letters — gray returns — need g y center. to be black RACEWAY COLOR To match wall surface behind OK -note on drawing CABINET FACE COLORS N/A Box signs only approved as secondary signs with opaque background SIZE LIMITATIONS Signs shall be mounted within sign band area specified on ARB approved drawings. Signs shall not extend beyond designated sign band area. Window signs limited to 9sf/building frontage. OK LOCATION(S) Signs shall be centered vertically within sign band. All sign bands shall be contained within a single material/color. Sign bands shall be coordinated with the architecture of the See notes 2 and 3, below. building. Buildings G and H shall have no window signs visible from the Entrance Corridor. OK MOUNTING DETAILS At least 4" of clear space shall be provided above and below each sign, within the single material/color. OK — 6" clearance LOGO /GRAPHICS Logos /graphics visible from Route 29 may not Issue: PMS color for green logo not DETAILS be illuminated (with the exception of the signs provided approved for Target). Symmetry must be maintained with OK — not visible from 29 — existing logo in Target bullseyes on Entrance Corridor same location approved to illuminate side. See note 4, below. ILLUMINATION Logos /graphics visible from Route 29 DETAILS No illumination of window signs visible from may not be illuminated. 29. Internal white neon for channel letters. OK —not visible from 29 — existing logo in same location approved to illuminate TEXT N/A LETTER TYPE/FONT Not specified, see guidelines. MATERIALS Not specified, see guidelines. This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location. All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply. NOTES: One sign color permitted per building grouping. Building groupings are: B &C, G &H, F. Buildings D, E, and K may have both red and white sign faces as of 7/19/2004. (B &C have white faces. F has white faces. G &H have red faces.) To -scale drawings are required with building permits to confirm sizes and locations. No window signs on Entrance Corridor side of TGI Fridays (9/7/2004 ARB Review). For out - parcel H, logos are limited to the west side of the building. Completeness Check for Signs Project #/Name: _ARB201400083, H &R Block Sign Date Received at County: _06/25/3014 Date Received in Design Planning: _06/26/2014 Date of Checklist Check: _06/27/2014 Assigned to/Date: _06/26/2014 FEES 3. ARB Review —Will the permanent sign(s) be constructed in an Entrance Corridor? (Seethe Entrance Corridor map in the Sign Permit Application packet for a list of Entrance Corridors.) ❑ Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does not meet the conditions of a $120.00 Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages.) ❑ Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does meet the conditions of a Waive Fee Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages) OK ❑ No (This sign will not be constructed in an Entrance Corridor) $ 0.00 FEE TOTAL (Please add all the amounts checked in sections I — 3): $ FREESTANDING SIGNS N/A A. Submittal Requirements ❑ Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale, the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions. ❑ Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right -of -way. ❑ If the sign will be located in an easement, a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. ❑ A to -scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing ❑ Dimensions of the sign, including overall height from the ground; cabinet size, length, width and depth; base size, etc. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in the Sign Permit Application packet.) ❑ Proposed lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location. ❑ Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor, also provide a color illustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing: • If internally illuminated, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. Internally illuminated cabinet signs must have opaque backgrounds. (Opaque materials don't allow light to pass through. When lit only from behind, the color of an opaque material cannot be detected nor can objects be seen through it.) • Identification of proposed materials and colors. Include standard color id numbers (Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Acrylic, etc.) for all materials, text, graphics, base, faces, trim caps, returns, etc. • Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) • Provide a site plan showing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes. • Additional submittal materials may be required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary. (The applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.) WALL SIGNS ❑ A drawing, to scale, showing dimensions of the sign (length, height, depth). OK ❑ Elevation drawing(s) or modified photograph of the entire building, to scale and in color, showing OK ❑ The sign location on the building, sign height above grade, and the length of building frontage. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in Appendix B) OK ❑ Sign lettering and /or graphics in their proposed location. OK ❑ Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor also provide a color illustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing: • Indication of sign type (channel letters, cabinet, panel, etc.). OK • Indicate on the drawings the proposed materials and colors. Include standard color identification numbers (Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Acrylic, etc.) for all materials, text, graphics, faces, trim caps, etc. For channel letter signs, indicate on the drawing that the raceway color shall match the color of the wall to which the raceway is attached. OK • Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed in the sign, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) N/A • Location of proposed light fixtures and manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, and height. All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17. OK o For internally illuminated signs, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. (Opaque materials don't allow light to pass through. When lit only from behind, the color of an opaque material cannot be detected nor can objects be seen through it.) OK ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS ❑ The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation OK ❑ Manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, and height. All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. OK NOTES: